in case some out there are not aware of this man or his sound... this is partially improvised Malian music made on the 21 string Kora; its formal sophistication and refinement comparable to the high classical styles of Indonesia, of Europe or Persia, yet with a particular fluidity and sensuality unique, to me at least, to African sensibilities. the pieces are a mixture of traditional melodies and original compositions through which touches of jazz and other modern sensibilities are hinted at, this is an essential recording.
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Thank you very much. It is the way I imagine music of the angels. celestial music !
Totally new to me...both the instrument and the performer. Thank you for the marvelous introduction!
Right, it's about time I left a long overdue note of appreciation for all the great stuff you have posted here. I came across your blog by chance, tuned in, dropped out, and have now tuned in again, for good this time. Thanks for all the amazing music, please keep doing what you're doing, from an appreciative soul in the Netherlands!
Beautiful
Thanks for this. From what I've heard so far it sounds really nice.
I've heard this guy's name before, but never heard his music. ...and now I'm going to go buy his first record. Thanks for introducing me to this, it's amazing.
Actually, I might have to buy the records he did with Taj Mahal and Ali-Farka Toure first, because those guys are awesome as well.
re upped!
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